Portal hypertension ... in the hepatic portal vein system. Causes of portal hypertension can be prehepatic (such as portal vein thrombosis), hepatic (commonly liver cirrhosis and hepatic fibrosis ...

The contrast-enhanced ultrasound liver reporting and data system (CEUS LI-RADS) indicated that the mass was probably or definitely ... the surgical and radiological team opted for a lobe hepatectomy ...

25, 2024 — Researchers discovered liver resident macrophages' pivotal role in defending against gut bacteria and related substances entering via the portal ... Liver Immune System Eats Up ...

Next generation product may increase gastrointestinal luminal concentration while limiting system exposure LAVAL, QC / ACCESSWIRE / November 18, 2024 / Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC)(TSX:BHC) ...

Hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) are a major fibrogenic cell type that contributes to collagen accumulation during chronic liver disease. With increasing interest in developing antifibrotic therapies, ...

These findings indicate that hepatic blood flow tends to decrease more than oxidative metabolism of residual functional cells, so that relative ischemia and hypoxia of active liver tissue develop in ...

Specifically, hepatic ... or liver scarring, can cause swelling in the ankles, legs and abdomen. Per the Mayo Clinic, cirrhosis slows blood flow and increases pressure in the portal vein within ...

Itching is a common symptom of chronic liver diseases. Treatment options include avoiding scratching, using mild soaps, applying topical creams, taking prescription oral medications, and more.

The antiphospholipid syndrome associated with hepatic vein thrombosis has usually been of the primary type; that is, the American Rheumatism Association criteria for the diagnosis of systemic ...

or unilateral second-order biliary radicals with contralateral portal vein or hepatic artery involvement The new edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system now differentiates ...

Today we’re pleased to announce a new system software update for PlayStation Portal that will begin releasing starting later today (Europe release begins Wednesday), which will introduce ...